Director Bob Yeager
Bob Yeager serves as Director of the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), where he leads a team of nearly 600 professionals committed to delivering fair and transparent property assessments, fostering housing affordability and generational wealth, and supporting businesses and entrepreneurs across the state. Appointed by Governor Wes Moore in July of 2025, Bob is known for his collaborative leadership style, deep policy experience, and a focus on strategic innovation.
Bob began his career at SDAT in the Business Charter Legal Division, helping hundreds of business owners and entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses, and he has held several leadership roles in state government. He most recently served as Deputy Director and previously served as SDAT's Legislative Officer and Maryland's first State Tax Sale Ombudsman. In that role, he launched a statewide office to help thousands of homeowners connect with resources, keep their homes, and strengthen their financial stability. He led more than a dozen legislative reforms and built a statewide network of strategic partnerships.
In 2022, Bob led the launch of the Maryland Homeowner Protection Program and oversaw the administration of the Homeowner Protection Fund. He was awarded a Governor's Citation for exceeding expectations and making a lasting difference in state government.
Bob also served as Assistant Commissioner for Policy at the Maryland Office of Financial Regulation, where he advised the Commissioner of Financial Regulation and the Secretary of Labor on policies to protect Maryland consumers and promote a competitive financial services environment.
A licensed Maryland attorney, Bob has served on several interagency and professional workgroups, including the Attorney General's Access to Justice Task Force committees, the Maryland Council on Economic Education, and budget and tax policy groups with MACo and MDGFOA. He holds a B.A. from Occidental College and a J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law.
Bob's goals for SDAT include:
- Ensuring fair, transparent assessments that build public trust
- Promoting housing affordability and generational wealth
- Empowering business owners and driving economic growth
- Improving customer communication and stakeholder engagement
- Leveraging technology to streamline operations
- Building partnerships to support SDAT's mission
- Fostering a strong, service-driven agency culture
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